Dr Supriya Malik: Parenting neurodivergent children with love and understanding

In this episode of the Therapy Room, host Smitha Murthy sits down with Dr. Supriya Malik, psychologist and co-founder of Embrace, to explore the world of neurodivergence and what it means for parents raising neurodivergent children. Dr. Malik shares her wealth of experience, offering practical advice on how parents can support their children through child-led play, parent training, and fostering a nurturing environment.

Together, they unravel the complexities of neurodivergence, from recognizing early signs to navigating the emotional and practical challenges that come with a diagnosis.

This episode helps not just parents but also educators or even anyone looking to understand neurodivergence better. This conversation is a gentle reminder that every child’s journey is unique, and with the right support, they can thrive.

About The Therapy Room

The Therapy Room is a segment where our host Smitha Murthy talks to mental health professionals for insights on life’s challenges, which range from managing everyday stressors to chronic anxiety. Tune in as we explore topics around mental health issues, emotional wellbeing, and techniques to help you heal.

We talk about

• Defining neurodivergence and detecting early signs in children
• The empowering role of diagnosis
• Parenting a neurodivergent child
• Self-care for parents
• The future for neurodivergent children and how to build social skills
• The importance of advocacy and support

Dr. Supriya’s bio

Dr. Supriya Malik has over 14 years of experience working with a range of developmental and mental health disorders, and setting up early intervention programmes as well as leading diagnostic services. Supriya is passionate about working with children, adolescents and young adults, improving quality of therapeutic services and building capacity. Supriya holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham. She is also a board member of the  Indo-Canadian Autism Network (I-CAN).

Connect with Dr. Supriya

Website | LinkedIn

Our partner

This episode is made possible thanks to support from eMbrace, a platform that provides evidence-based therapeutic services to those impacted by mental health and developmental disorders.

QOTD

Are you a parent to a neurodivergent child? Share your story – podcast@myndstories.com

Resources

• Listen to the previous episode with Dr. Mahima Sahi from eMbrace
• Anima Nair on tackling her son’s neurodivergence
• Read Gayathri Vathsan’s ongoing series about neurodivergence from a mother’s perspective

Credits

• Smitha Murthy, host and episode planner.
• Ravi Kumar, sound designer and editor.

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*Disclaimer – The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling